Job summary
Would you like a fulfilling and meaningful career where all your hard work and effort goes towards helping cancer patients through their radiotherapy treatment? If so The Christie NHS Foundation Trust would like to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Band 7 (£41,659 - £47,672) to join our team of engineers providing technical support to our Proton Therapy service. We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible service engineer to join the team responsible for the maintenance and repair of our proton radiotherapy and research assets.
You should have experience in electro-mechanical engineering maintenance of complex systems, such as semiconductor manufacturing, the Armed Forces, radar systems or similar equipment. The successful candidate will have knowledge of electronic / electrical engineering to a minimum of HNC level, and have a good mechanical aptitude. You should have a strong teamwork ethic with excellent communication skills and be able to work on complex problems under time pressure.
Duties will involve quality control measurements, fault finding, repairs and planned maintenance of complex proton radiotherapy and research equipment including peripherals. The engineering team cover three shifts one of which works through the night.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic electrical / electronic engineer who is keen to learn and develop their knowledge and skills. The individual should be flexible and adaptable.
Primary duties will consist of corrective and planned maintenance of our proton beam therapy system including the cyclotron, beam line and gantries. The individual will also provide technical assistance to our University led research room which houses a fix proton beam line.
Successful applicants will be supported to complete our internal and comprehensive training program leading to a radiation engineering diploma and registration as a Clinical Technologist with the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine.
The position attracts the usual NHS benefits including, pension scheme, 27 days holiday (up to 33 days dependent on service) plus bank holidays. All applicants should currently be allowed to work in the UK.
About us
The maintenance of the proton beam therapy system is a collaborative approach between the Christie and the manufacturer. The individual will be working within an engineering team consisting of a mix between in house NHS engineers and the manufacturer engineers. The individual will work as part of a wider engineering group namely the Radiotherapy Technical Services Group (RTSG). RTSG forms part of the Christie Medical Physics and Engineering department and provides technical services to Protons, Photons and Clinical Engineering departments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
On completion of training, Duties and Responsibilities
- General
- Work as part of multidisciplinary teams to support and develop the clinical radiotherapy service.
- When trained, will lead service work in photon therapy for machine ownership scheme
- Provide technical advice to clinical and other staff groups as required.
- The Engineer will be required to work within the framework of the ISO 9001(2015) Radiotherapy Quality System.
- Requirement for working hours to minimize interruption to clinical service, including night shifts, bank holidays and weekends. This involves outside of normal agenda for change working hours
- Participate in the extended shift system and proton shift pattern.
- When trained, repair of safety critical complex medical equipment. In depth analysis and diagnostic skills required. Exercise judgement to determine the causes of faults in devices with multiple complex inter-related systems. Data analysis on complex medical equipment required to predict breakdown.
- Involved in commenting on interdepartmental procedures and work instructions for the physics group and may also propose changes to current procedures.
- To participate in the physics quality control of the radiotherapy / diagnostic equipment.
- Will be expected to work at any of the Christie sites at short notice.
- Will be based at any of the Christie sites and will be part of a rota on all Christie sites.
- Participate on an on-call rota as required.
- There will be a 6 month notice period due to extensive training.
- Technical Support for Clinical Radiotherapy Treatment equipment and Research Room
- Carry out repair, calibration and safety testing of highly complex Radiotherapy equipment. Makes decisions to take safety critical equipment out of clinical use.
- The running up and preparation of radiotherapy equipment for clinical use and the closing down of equipment on completion of use.
- To carry out and record approved modifications to radiotherapy equipment.
- To maintain proper records of all work carried out on the radiotherapy equipment
- Performs regular high precision machine quality control checks, measurements and associated adjustments to fractional mm accuracy.
- Will have to work on radiotherapy equipment whilst patient is in the treatment room, or on the treatment couch.
- To ensure that all radiotherapy equipment works to manufacturers specification.
- To maintain specialist equipment technical records and reports for the organization.
- Act as lead engineer for Proton Research Room providing technical support on all aspects of the University of Manchester activities
- Technical support for radiotherapy peripherals
- To provide specialist technical support to X-ray imaging systems, axis lasers and all peripherals used on radiotherapy/diagnostic equipment. This includes Brachytherapy systems
- To assist with technical support to radiotherapy MRSim / CTsim as required
- The maintenance of all test, measurement and service instruments and equipment including dose measurement instruments.
- To participate in the development and construction of instrumentation and equipment to support the service.
- Will work on R&V solutions and liaise with appropriate manufacturer to maintain clinical uptime
- Will work on any equipment that supports treatment of patients within radiotherapy and diagnostic departments
- Will participate in source changes for brachytherapy equipment if required
- Will support work on all IT / estates / radiation treatment peripherals supporting PBT
- Clinical Networking
- To assist in the technical support of clinical IT networks supporting radiotherapy and diagnostic equipment
- To write software as necessary for role of the position
- Health and Safety
- Will work daily in potentially hazardous situations with ionizing radiation, including high voltage electricity, heavy equipment and industrial gases in confined spaces with responsibility for safety of self and others.
- Will be a classified radiation worker
- Organizational
- Prioritize and organize allocated work in accordance with section policies (Proton and Photon) and competing service demands. Proposes changes to own working practices and procedures. This will involve daily interruptions to own work and others in group.
- To assist with service visits by outside engineers and contractors.
- Teaching, training and research
- Participate in professional development and training of own staff group and others.
- Participate in the research and development work carried out by the radiation physics group.
- Will be expected to follow project management arrangements to report on status of projects e.g. gantt charts etc.
- Training of other professionals
- Will be expected to keep abreast of technical developments. Enroll in Continuing Professional Development Programs. Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of personal development and to further the work of the department.
- Participate in the IPEM training scheme, for self and others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
On completion of training, Duties and Responsibilities
- General
- Work as part of multidisciplinary teams to support and develop the clinical radiotherapy service.
- When trained, will lead service work in photon therapy for machine ownership scheme
- Provide technical advice to clinical and other staff groups as required.
- The Engineer will be required to work within the framework of the ISO 9001(2015) Radiotherapy Quality System.
- Requirement for working hours to minimize interruption to clinical service, including night shifts, bank holidays and weekends. This involves outside of normal agenda for change working hours
- Participate in the extended shift system and proton shift pattern.
- When trained, repair of safety critical complex medical equipment. In depth analysis and diagnostic skills required. Exercise judgement to determine the causes of faults in devices with multiple complex inter-related systems. Data analysis on complex medical equipment required to predict breakdown.
- Involved in commenting on interdepartmental procedures and work instructions for the physics group and may also propose changes to current procedures.
- To participate in the physics quality control of the radiotherapy / diagnostic equipment.
- Will be expected to work at any of the Christie sites at short notice.
- Will be based at any of the Christie sites and will be part of a rota on all Christie sites.
- Participate on an on-call rota as required.
- There will be a 6 month notice period due to extensive training.
- Technical Support for Clinical Radiotherapy Treatment equipment and Research Room
- Carry out repair, calibration and safety testing of highly complex Radiotherapy equipment. Makes decisions to take safety critical equipment out of clinical use.
- The running up and preparation of radiotherapy equipment for clinical use and the closing down of equipment on completion of use.
- To carry out and record approved modifications to radiotherapy equipment.
- To maintain proper records of all work carried out on the radiotherapy equipment
- Performs regular high precision machine quality control checks, measurements and associated adjustments to fractional mm accuracy.
- Will have to work on radiotherapy equipment whilst patient is in the treatment room, or on the treatment couch.
- To ensure that all radiotherapy equipment works to manufacturers specification.
- To maintain specialist equipment technical records and reports for the organization.
- Act as lead engineer for Proton Research Room providing technical support on all aspects of the University of Manchester activities
- Technical support for radiotherapy peripherals
- To provide specialist technical support to X-ray imaging systems, axis lasers and all peripherals used on radiotherapy/diagnostic equipment. This includes Brachytherapy systems
- To assist with technical support to radiotherapy MRSim / CTsim as required
- The maintenance of all test, measurement and service instruments and equipment including dose measurement instruments.
- To participate in the development and construction of instrumentation and equipment to support the service.
- Will work on R&V solutions and liaise with appropriate manufacturer to maintain clinical uptime
- Will work on any equipment that supports treatment of patients within radiotherapy and diagnostic departments
- Will participate in source changes for brachytherapy equipment if required
- Will support work on all IT / estates / radiation treatment peripherals supporting PBT
- Clinical Networking
- To assist in the technical support of clinical IT networks supporting radiotherapy and diagnostic equipment
- To write software as necessary for role of the position
- Health and Safety
- Will work daily in potentially hazardous situations with ionizing radiation, including high voltage electricity, heavy equipment and industrial gases in confined spaces with responsibility for safety of self and others.
- Will be a classified radiation worker
- Organizational
- Prioritize and organize allocated work in accordance with section policies (Proton and Photon) and competing service demands. Proposes changes to own working practices and procedures. This will involve daily interruptions to own work and others in group.
- To assist with service visits by outside engineers and contractors.
- Teaching, training and research
- Participate in professional development and training of own staff group and others.
- Participate in the research and development work carried out by the radiation physics group.
- Will be expected to follow project management arrangements to report on status of projects e.g. gantt charts etc.
- Training of other professionals
- Will be expected to keep abreast of technical developments. Enroll in Continuing Professional Development Programs. Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of personal development and to further the work of the department.
- Participate in the IPEM training scheme, for self and others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HND/Degree level qualification in electronic engineering.
- Equivalent experience
Desirable
- Associate membership of professional body
- Professional Engineering qualifications with Engineering council
Experience
Essential
- You have relevant technical experience in: You have relevant technical experience in: electronics/electrical system troubleshooting mechanical system repair operations of large systems control systems with various controllers
Desirable
- Experience in medical electronics.
- Experience in PBT equipment
Skills
Essential
- Fault diagnosis and rectification skills.
- Complex data analysis skills
- Microsoft tools e.g. Access etc.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Fault diagnosis skills on industrial equipment and systems.
- Multi-disciplinary skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of some of items below : Control systems Vacuum systems Xray and imaging systems Medical Device management / handling Cooling systems Mechanical systems RF Systems
- In depth knowledge of: Health and safety knowledge and understanding. Electronics and Electrical Systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of physics and general scientific principles.
Values
Essential
- Prioritise health and safety
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Flexibility
- Accept personal responsibility
- Respect for life, the law, colleagues and the public good
- Uphold the public's confidence in the profession
Other
Essential
- Must be prepared to work towards registration as Clinical Technologist.
- Work towards EngTech /IEng / CEng status with the engineering council
- Team player with a strong customer/patient focus
- Able to work unsocial hours. Staggered working day and cover Proton shift that will involve frequent night and weekend working
- Be prepared to be a classified radiation worker
- Able to attend training courses away from home.
- Work autonomously and to take initiatives
- Able to work in the Christie network (satellite Centre's inc PBT)
- Physically fit and able to work in areas with difficult access. Requirement for daily heavy lifting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HND/Degree level qualification in electronic engineering.
- Equivalent experience
Desirable
- Associate membership of professional body
- Professional Engineering qualifications with Engineering council
Experience
Essential
- You have relevant technical experience in: You have relevant technical experience in: electronics/electrical system troubleshooting mechanical system repair operations of large systems control systems with various controllers
Desirable
- Experience in medical electronics.
- Experience in PBT equipment
Skills
Essential
- Fault diagnosis and rectification skills.
- Complex data analysis skills
- Microsoft tools e.g. Access etc.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Fault diagnosis skills on industrial equipment and systems.
- Multi-disciplinary skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of some of items below : Control systems Vacuum systems Xray and imaging systems Medical Device management / handling Cooling systems Mechanical systems RF Systems
- In depth knowledge of: Health and safety knowledge and understanding. Electronics and Electrical Systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of physics and general scientific principles.
Values
Essential
- Prioritise health and safety
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Flexibility
- Accept personal responsibility
- Respect for life, the law, colleagues and the public good
- Uphold the public's confidence in the profession
Other
Essential
- Must be prepared to work towards registration as Clinical Technologist.
- Work towards EngTech /IEng / CEng status with the engineering council
- Team player with a strong customer/patient focus
- Able to work unsocial hours. Staggered working day and cover Proton shift that will involve frequent night and weekend working
- Be prepared to be a classified radiation worker
- Able to attend training courses away from home.
- Work autonomously and to take initiatives
- Able to work in the Christie network (satellite Centre's inc PBT)
- Physically fit and able to work in areas with difficult access. Requirement for daily heavy lifting.
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
